Housing
City to report to court on future of Woodstock residents
People facing eviction say they will reject any proposal that moves them out the area
By Zoe Postman
Brief | 3 August 2017
Resident welcomes her informal settlement neighbours
Few people have heard of Victoria Lodge – home to about 26 families
News | 28 July 2017
Pelican Park erupts after councillor goes AWOL
“This is simple. We want service delivery. That includes houses, sports facilities, clinics, working sanitation, and a clean community.”
News | 27 July 2017
In photos: The people of Woodstock threatened by gentrification
“If we have to move to Wolwerivier it would be a setback in my life and for all my children”
Photo Essay | 27 July 2017
Province proposes affordable houses near Waterfront
Activists say it’s not enough
News | 26 July 2017
Fire in Masiphumelele leaves 15 families homeless
Some of the affected residents were also victims of the 2015 blaze
Brief | 25 July 2017
Sea Point Jewish residents and domestic workers meet over Tafelberg
Claims of anti-semitism in affordable housing campaign are “totally baseless and silly”, says activist
By Moira Levy
News | 25 July 2017
Steenvilla social housing residents protest evictions
Company says some households haven’t paid rent for a year, while residents say they can’t afford increases
News | 24 July 2017
Hout Bay residents agree to keep the peace
But community remains split over reblocking and several leaders have been arrested for public violence
News | 24 July 2017